Senior Restoration Engineer - Coastal & Nature-Based Solutions

Environmental Consulting & Technology (ECT ) is seeking a Senior Restoration Engineer with experience in coastal shoreline, wetland, and habitat restoration. This position emphasizes green infrastructure, living shorelines, and nature-based solutions. The engineer will serve as a technical leader for shoreline stabilization, habitat enhancement, coastal resiliency, flooding, and water quality improvement, with a focus on Great Lakes coast systems. Working collaboratively with scientists, planners, and clients, this position will deliver sustainable, ecologically driven designs while providing project management, client strategy, and staff mentorship, including support for projects funded through NOAA, USACE, BRIC, IIJA, and state coastal restoration programs.Ideal candidates should reside within the Great Lakes or Midwest regions.Primary ResponsibilitiesLead coastal engineering solutions, planning and design for living shorelines, wetland creation/enhancement, shoreline stabilization, and nature-based resiliency projectsDevelop green and hybrid engineering solutions that integrate ecological function with constructible designLead production staff in the preparation of engineering plans, technical specifications, calculations, and cost estimates for restoration projectsCoordinate with ecologists, geomorphologists, and planners to translate restoration objectives into performance-based designsManage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teamsCollaborate with ECT's Practice and Client leadership teamsMentor junior engineers and scientists in nature-based design approachesAdditional ResponsibilitiesWrite grant proposals and support grant administrationSupport permitting and regulatory strategy with USACE, state coastal programs, water quality agencies, and local stakeholdersProvide QA/QC for technical reports, models, and construction documentsSupport proposal development, grant-funded pursuits, and client engagementParticipate in field assessments, construction observation, and adaptive management planningQualificationsBachelor's degree in engineering (with a focus on civil, coastal, structural, or geotechnical engineering)Professional Engineer (PE) license with registration in Ohio (or ability to obtain registration within 3 months)Approximately 15+ years of experience focused on ecological/coastal engineeringProficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS OfficeDemonstrated expertise in:Living shorelines and shoreline stabilizationCoastal wetland restoration and enhancementCoastal/shoreline resiliency and habitat-driven designNature-based solutions and green infrastructureExperience in coastal model and other hydrologic and hydraulic softwareExperience preparing construction drawings, specifications, and engineer's estimatesFamiliarity with coastal and lake processes, sediment dynamics, and ecological performance metricsStrong understanding of environmental permitting pathways and restoration funding programsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsEnvironmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. (ECT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and other lawful criteria. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.#J-18808-Ljbffr